Stuffing tube apparatus for an encasing machine
US3964236A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C11/0218
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stuffing tube apparatus for an encasing machine which includes a product pump in combination with a source of meat product and having an outlet conduit extending therefrom. The outlet conduit of the product pump is in communication with a conduit extending through a spindle member which is rotatably mounted in a spindle housing. The stuffing tube apparatus comprises a stuffing tube support member which is rotatably mounted on the spindle housing and which has at least a pair of stuffing tubes mounted thereon in a spaced apart relationship. The stuffing tube support member may be manually rotated with respect to the spindle housing so that the inlet end of one of the stuffing tubes is placed in operative engagement with the spindle so that the spindle conduit is in communication with the inlet end of the one stuffing tube. The other stuffing tube is in a casing loading position when the said one stuffing tube is in the encasing position. Means is provided for imparting rotational movement from the spindle to the stuffing tube which is in engagement therewith. Means is also provided for maintaining the support member and stuffing tubes in pre-selected positions relative to the spin…
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